Newborn screening and early detection lead to early treatment and better outcomes! Newborn screening is a set of three tests that your baby receives shortly after birth. It includes a blood spot screen that tests for 59 serious but treatable conditions, a hearing screen that checks hearing in the range where speech is heard, and a pulse oximetry screen that looks for critical congenital heart defects. Check out our video to learn more about #NewbornScreening in Minnesota! #2018NBS #BetterMN | Mi